11 Broken PS Portals - Can I Fix Them? - Extended Version

[@penseursauvage]

Have you considered trying out 3D printing so you can replace all those plastic parts the manufacturer won't sell ? I've always been curious if it's actually worth the investment for that.

[@stevetealey2804]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@brianskinner7966]

You were very right! I just did a web search for the thumb sticks and they are availble and show on Amazon. I enjoy your videos. You truly are a Master at your craft.

[@markthomas1455]

Walmart also sells replacement thumbsticks for the Portal

[@Demon_Pilot_GT]

wow no idea hope you get well soon my friend, what a trooper still posting content you sir deserve the internets gold star.

[@juliusvichinsky]

God bless you. Praying for your continued restoration. Thanks for the great videos throughout the years.

[@ChewyLocos210]

I've used an old Playstation 2 thumbstick to fix my Xbox 360 controller. Ran into the same situation of the stem being too deep but did what you did and stuck paper and some super glue to keep it from sinking in.

[@dannonyogurt98]

31:30 I assume that grease is for lubrication to help the contacts reduce friction on the carbon pads. I would probably use some non-conductive silicon grease after cleaning it with IPA.

[@wtlyons1]

Agreed

[@2l2q_gaming78]

Was thinking the same😊

[@JumpStyle212]

Thanks for another great video Steve. Keep hydrated and keep marching soldier 💪

[@doodadsdandy]

18:49 this is so relatable, especially the self talk afterwards ahahahh

[@dennisphillips9089]

Sony knows that by the time the thumb stick goes you are out of warrenty, so they would rather sell a new unit.

[@elvismorales85]

Man, haven't seen ur videos in a while and just knew about your struggles. Praying for you man. Hope you get 100% better soon.

[@connorbidwell6350]

What happened to him 😢

[@TheHellDriver666]

Amazon sells the Joystick Modules for the Portal. Even Aliexpress sells them.

[@markgool957]

do you still have any for sale?

[@Emtbtoday]

6:25 yeah that's been dropped look at that crack! On back cover right grip

[@jamiegoss2036]

we have the thumbstick replacements available here in the uk on amazon

[@Denisstrix]

Nice i didnt know that a extendet Channel From you is exist 😄

[@Hitokiri926]

Is there any way to reseat the contactor slider in the sticks without taking it apart? Like holding the stick in the up/down position and slipping a tool in a gap? If that’s possible, you could repair without disassembling and breaking the tabs

[@denaireof]

Do you sell any of the items you’ve restored? I’ve been wondering for awhile and never thought of it. If you do where can we get it

[@rod370]

Hi, This is a great video. Thanks for making it.

[@lukebarn96]

Have you looked for thumbsticks since? As there's some on amazon for £16 for a pair so maybe you could do a follow up video trying to repair these?

[@repodog6191]

Amazon and Walmart both sell the replacement analog joystick module !

[@TheHelldevill]

Wait I have watched that exact same video quite a while ago! Why have you reaploaded it as new?

[@TronicsFixLongs]

We made this channel for uploading longer versions of the original videos, so you most likely did see it already, just not with the extra/longer clips in it

[@oldsparky3349]

You could try using a hot glue gun to attach those metal plates to the plastic housing. If you put a very small, (tweak), blend in the plate prior to gluing, the other locking tabs will assist in holding the plate in place.👍

[@kewlrainman]

sacrifice a thumbstick for the greater good of the channel...

[@Jokillah24]

Do you sell the products you fix?

[@acebanner0077]

are you able to 3D print the part to see if it will work? Just wondering

[@Zellot360]

We’re going to Carefully disassemble the next one as we Destroy it. 😂

[@JonathanHernandez-ub7cp]

Do you sells these repairs???

[@Critch4682]

ROG Ally suffer the same issue with jumping out of tracks, maybe the caps fit too

[@Emtbtoday]

Get parts easy now on eby for them don't take them apart and swap parts from one to make another work if only triggers and the sticks! Lovely machine now with new updates! I just got a 30th anniversary portal so nice! Pretty mad though how many are like this there solid units! Think they been uncared for some?

[@harleyojason]

Are you selling and shipping these and where can I purchase one?

[@aurthorthing7403]

Gonna make some of that "good money"!!! I hear ya Steve.

[@zerofitz]

use right stick to replace left stick?

[@gene_takavic57]

3D printing those unavailable parts?

[@malikbrown397]

How can I purchase one of the from you?

[@PinkPanther_3Six]

I’ve been trying to find a replacement screen for a broken one. But haven’t had any luck finding one

[@NormalishGuy]

I’d like to buy stuff from you that to fix, any links?

[@theancientgamer8524]

Random thought, Steve...were any of these still new enough to still be under the warranty?

[@stigg1im]

put the thumb stick from the one you busted up onto number 8 ,then wait for l +r sticks for the other one

[@psilifunguy]

Mr mod shows on all express that they do sell the inside pieces to the thunbstix

[@corel965]

Trnonics how are you with your health ? Any news ?

[@goricua12]

First PS Portal didnt got clipped correctly on the right back side 😭

[@Tazzster]

Walmart sells the right and left sticks for 12.99.

[@kingcobra0128]

I was thinking 3d printed thumb sticks would be better

[@97JoMiller]

so the thumb stick... maybe someone has developed a 3D printable version? Kind of seems like a simple enough thing to design.

[@JasonTheCollectorGamerreseller]

I. Have a feeling that that PlayStation portable use a PlayStation vita thumb stick 😊

[@Something58447]

I’m shocked they’ve sold 11 ps portals

[@gamewiththeHost]

hey brother what’s up with your appearance are you okay brother what’s going on !?

[@dragoonwarrior438]

you should get yourself a 3d printer and print out plastic parts then you can fix more toys things ect

[@clintharrison9075]

A 3D printer would be ideal for broken plastic pieces like that.

[@jaycarter9684]

I'll buy one

[@OfficialBo420]

I bet a Psvr2 sense controller woulda worked for the thumb stick

[@streamerboss4673]

step 1- buy a working ps portal step 2- create an issue step 3- create a video saying you're fixing broken portals step 4- fix it while filming step 5- upload, and enjoy

[@streamerboss4673]

🤣

[@johntuel2375]

I'm sorry. The portal is just too ugly for me to even consider haha.

[@MrJohnnyIbarra]

I think by now all of them are fixable. Dec 24

[@dooleh84]

That lag between the thumbstick vs screen is all I ever need to know about the portal.

[@psilifunguy]

They are like .50$ ea

[@perrythesylvester]

Clearly, you have no idea what you are talking about

[@psilifunguy]

@perrythesylvester I'm not sure what you are talking about but I am talking about the little piece that goes inside of the controller not the whole thumb stick and makeup and I am also going off of a podcast I saw and was referring him to because the guy said he bought a whole bunch of them off of AliExpress and they were about 50 cent each. But personally I do not know I am just trying to refer him to where he might be able to find them

[@psilifunguy]

@perrythesylvester and the name of the podcast or KZbin is fix your controller for under $2. The KZbinr is tofer. A and he works with Dr Mods lab

[@psilifunguy]

@perrythesylvester and I am only trying to help someone find parts not trying to ridicule or talk down to someone

[@manuelvillegas7965]

Are you OK you look alot diferent Ball broo 😮

[@PynKu]

👍

[@briandoss9232]

Oof that sucks.

[@sammilynnreyes8260]

It looks like the Nintendo switch

[@foxmulder2941]

You can fix just about anything but I bet you can't fix my PS5 disc drive problem. I can't find one #*@#$%

[@ЮлиянКеричков]

Deam they broken them so fast :D

[@bigdmc6459]

Posted this ages ago.and where are u buying these for 75? Something fishy here.

[@TronicsFixLongs]

This is our longs channel where we post longer versions of our main channel videos.

[@exabsolution1]

i just see junk lol

[@sunstart]

This is a good video but the thing is I think it's already been done running out of ideas huh

[@fetratali]

First!!🎉🎉🎉😂

[@handyman683]

Old upload🤑

[@TronicsFixLongs]

This is our longs channel where we post longer versions of our main channel videos.

[@sahamal_savu]

@@TronicsFixLongs It must be a little annoying to have to tell people that again and again because they can't read 😄Love all your videos, especially these extended cuts, thanks for all your hard work 👍

[@insideMan1981]

Sony is 100% the worst companys ever

[@MoK86]

bro i love watching your videos but what i dont like is how you waste money. youre not making a profit when you buy broken stuff i strongly suggest you take ebay off your list to buy broken items because you paid $75 for each broken item not including the other videos when your paying too much for broken consoles. the prices are mad crazy to pay somebody for their broken device. you need to be making a profit and your time is worth way more than what your paying for them. i recommend you start shopping at pawnshops for broken devices and look for stores that sell returned items. all those broken devices should only be worth $20-$50 to buy each. it trips me out when i hear you paid soo much money for those and they have zero value because you need to fix them which takes up your time and replacement parts and you only sell them for a few bucks bro. come on now.

[@TronicsFixLongs]

I appreciate your comment and that you're trying to help, so thank you for that. Firstly, I didn't buy these from eBay. Secondly, these were a GREAT deal. They sell for $130-$180 or more right now (12/12/2024) used on eBay. That means for a few minutes of my time in fixing each one I can make about $75 each (or more). If I can fix one in 20 minutes (which I easily can) that means I can fix 3 per hour and at $75 in profit for each unit I'd be making $225 per hour. That's a decent hourly rate if you ask me. Thirdly, even though that's a really good hourly rate, that's not even where I make the vast majority of money from my business. I make very significantly more money making videos that people like to watch and putting them on KZbin. This video on my main channel has already made thousands of dollars. Again, I appreciate the sentiment of your comment and that you're trying to help me out. And I'll end with this just for the lol it gave me... "come on now."